A family trip to the beach ends in an emergency transfer with the RAC Rescue Helicopter
In December 2021 WA man Ron Sao visited Smiths Beach with his wife and kids for a much needed holiday break.
Not long after arriving the family decided to hit the waves for a body surf but soon after diving into the water, everything went wrong for Ron and in an instant he was paralysed, floating face down and unable to call for help.
RAC Rescue was called and landed on the beach shortly after to transport Ron to hospital.
Watch his story.
The RAC Rescue helicopters provide vital search and rescue critical care medical services to the WA community. They are funded by the State Government, managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and sponsored by RAC.
